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Many recreation sites on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests have fairly level
terrain and are accessible to most visitors. Travel in more rugged terrain may
require 4-wheel drive vehicles and an assistant or guide. Site-seeing
accessibility is contingent on terrain characteristics for each area. There is
however, a full range of recreational opportunity available for the novice or
expert.
Diverse facilities allow participation for people of all
abilities. Forest Service offices provide literature for visitors who wish to
learn more about the environment, National Forest management, and local
history. In addition, there are several nature trails
and an arboretum with a self-guided tour at the Heber Ranger District office.
There is a visitor center at Big Lake and at the top of the Mogollon Rim on
Highway 260.
Campgrounds at Canyon Point, Rolfe C. Hoyer, and Woods
Canyon Lake have outdoor amphitheaters for evening programs. Cassette tape
recorders with 30-90 minute tapes are available at the Lakeside Ranger District
Office in Lakeside. These tapes lead visitors on a 1- to- 2 hour auto tour of
the Lakeside District presenting historical data and information on forest
management.
District Offices in Clifton and Alpine also have tapes
available for those traveling the Coronado Scenic Byway. Many developed
recreation sites have Hosts who act as contacts between visitors and the Forest
Service.
Archaeology
- Casa Malpais Pueblo - on SR 60 in
Springerville - (520) 333-5375
- Petroglyph Trail - Lyman Lake State Park, Hwy 180, south of St.
Johns - (520) 337-4441
- Raven Site Ruins - south of St. Johns
on Hwy 180 - (520) 333-5857
- X
Diamond Ranch - P.O. Box 791 Springerville, Arizona 85938 (520) 333-2286
Attractions
- Painted Desert &
Petrified Forest - north on SR 260 north on SR 77 to Holbrook. East on I-
40, 75 miles - (520) 524-6228
- Auto Tours - Lake Mountain and Porter Mountain - Self - Guided
tour cassettes available at Lakeside Ranger Station - (520) 368-5111
Auto Tours also available in
Alpine with maps.
Bird Watching
- Big Springs Environmental Study Area - On Woodland Rd. off of
SR 260.
- Woodland Lake Park - Woodland Lake
Turnoff, off SR 260
- Pintail Lake - Four
miles north of U.S. 60 on SR 77
- Jacques Marsh - Two
miles North of Lakeside on Porter Mountain Rd., then west on Juniper to the end
of the road.
CAMPGROUNDS
There are more than 40 campgrounds in the White Mountains. Check
with the Lakeside Ranger Station (520) 368-5111 or the Chamber of Commerce for
locations and availability. For camping reservations on the White Mountain
Apache Reservation call (520) 338-1560 for locations and availability.
Children's Camps
- Camp Grace - Church Camp - (520)537-2080
- Camp Tatiyee - For Handicapped Children - (520) 537-2421
- Pinetop - Lakeside Summer Arts & Recreation Youth Program -
(520) 368-6700
Cross Country Skiing
- Williams Valley - FR 249 5 miles west of US 191
- Hannagan Meadows
- US 191 15 miles south of Alpine
- Greer - SR 260 east, south on SR 373 (45 miles)
- Sunrise - SR 260 east, right on SR 273 (30 miles)
- Poll Knoll - SR 260 east, two miles west of SR 373 (43
miles)
- White Mountain Trail System
- in Pinetop-Lakeside.
Downhill Skiing
- Sunrise - SR 260
east, right on SR 273 - (520) 735-7669
First Aid
- Navapache Regional Medical Center - (520) 537-4375
- Dial 9-1-1- for Emergency Assistance
Fishing
- There are more lakes and streams than can be imagined in the White Mountains.
Famous for the Trout and Bass, many of the lakes and streams offer campgrounds
and are excellent for wildlife watching or just relaxing in a rowboat. Some
nearby lakes include:
- Fred's Lake (fee fishing) - 1/4 mile south off of SR 260, use
Penrod Ave., Pinetop
- Rainbow Lake - One block south of SR 260, Lakeside.
- Fools Hollow Lake,
Show Low
- Show Low Lake, Show Low
- Scott's Reservoir - North on Porter Mountain Rd. Lakeside
- Lyman Lake State Park St. Johns
- Woodland Lake Park, Pinetop
Fish Hatcheries
- Alchesay - Four miles south of
Hon-Dah - Five miles east
- Williams Creek - Four miles south of Hon - Dah - Nine miles
east
Golfing in the White Mountains
Mountain Biking
The Town of Pinetop-Lakeside
was named the #3 trail town in the United States of America (1996). There are
numerous trails that will challenge the novice or
experienced mountain biker! For more mountain biking information:
Picnicking
- Fool Hollow- Show
Low
- Show Low Pioneer Park - North Main, Show Low
- Scotts Reservoir - North on Porter Mountain Road, Lakeside
- Woodland Lake Park - Off of SR 260,
Pinetop-Lakeside
Points Of Interest 
- John Waynes' 26 Bar Ranch
- Madonna of the Trail Pioneer Women Commemorative Statue
- Fort Redondo
- Fort Apache
- White Mountain Historical Park
- Lone Wolf's Cabin
- T.E.P. Power Plant
- Coronado Generating Station
- Round Valley Ensphere
(Dome)
- Round Valley Senior Citizen Park
- Springerville Volcanic Field
- Mexican Hay Lake Overlook
Snowmobiling
- Various Locations -
Call the Chambers of Commerce and Parks & Recreation Dept. for
locations.
Softball
- Round Valley Recreation Center
- Show Low City Park
- Snowflake City Park
- Taylor City Park
- Woodland Lake Park (Two Lighted
Diamonds)
Swimming
- Lyman Lake US 180,
South of St. Johns
- Round Valley Swimming Pool - Eagar (520)333-2238
- Show Low Family Aquatic Fitness Center - Show Low (520)
537-2800
- Snowflake Swimming Pool - Snowflake (520) 536-2160
- St. Johns Swimming Pool
Tennis
Theater
- Winchester Theater & Lakeside Cinima, Show Low - Pinetop
Lakeside
Transportation
- Aerocrafters - Car Rental, Charter Flights, Airport Services -
Springerville (520) 333-5746
- Fuller's White Mountain Motors Car Rental - Springerville
(520)333-4030
- Enterprise Car Rental - Show Low (520) 537-5144
- Hatch Motor Car Rental - Show Low (520)537-8887
- Horne Auto Center Car Rental - Show Low (520)537-5500
- Quantum Car Rental - Show Low Airport - (520)532-0576
- Rim Country Limousine - Show Low (520) 537-5466
- Scenic Airlines - Show Low Airport - 1-800-634-6801 Two
round-trip flights per day to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
- White Mountain Passenger Lines - Show Low (520)537-4539
Volleyball
- Ramsey Park - Show Low City Park, Show Low
- Pioneer Park - Snowflake
- Woodland Lake Park - Pinetop
-Lakeside
Walking
- White Mountain Trail Systems
- TRACKS (organization local hiking and
trail development)
- Dome Dawn Walking - Eagar - Round Valley High School - Indoor
Track 6a.m. to 8a.m. daily
- Mogollon Rim Nature Walk - Pinetop-Lakeside on SR 260
- Raven Site - Indians Ruins Night Walk -
Between St. Johns & Springerville on US 180.
Water Sports
- Lyman Lake Between St. Johns &
Springerville on US 180 provides an uncrowded place for power boating, water
skiing (slalom course), wind surfing, jet skiing, sailing, swimming, pontoon
boats, and fishing boats. Boat rentals are also available.
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